Yoshiko Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationyo-shee-koh / jo̞ɕiko̞Japanese
Meaning
child of good fortune; child of virtue
Historical & Cultural Background
Yoshiko is a feminine given name commonly used in Japan. The name is often composed of two kanji characters: 'yoshi' (良 or 吉) meaning 'good' or 'fortunate,' and 'ko' (子) meaning 'child.' It reflects traditional Japanese naming conventions that emphasize positive attributes. The name has been popular in various periods of Japanese history and continues to be used today.
Trend Summary
Yoshiko has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Yoshie
- Yoshika
International Variants
- Yoshiko (Japanese)
Famous people named Yoshiko
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Fictional characters named Yoshiko
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yoshiko was first seen in the United States in 1906. Yoshiko has ranked as high as #799 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in Hawaii, California, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Yoshiko has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Yoshiko (1990)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1906 | 7 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1910 | 10 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 9 |
| 1913 | 27 |
| 1914 | 27 |
| 1915 | 39 |
| 1916 | 44 |
| 1917 | 59 |
| 1918 | 57 |
| 1919 | 67 |
| 1920 | 82 |
| 1921 | 85 |
| 1922 | 80 |
| 1923 | 64 |
| 1924 | 64 |
| 1925 | 63 |
| 1926 | 69 |
| 1927 | 45 |
| 1928 | 38 |
| 1929 | 34 |
| 1930 | 33 |
| 1931 | 14 |
| 1932 | 21 |
| 1933 | 15 |
| 1934 | 18 |
| 1935 | 16 |
| 1936 | 13 |
| 1937 | 11 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1944 | 11 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 2007 | 7 |